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Michael Byrnes’ thriller follows an ancient relic stolen from beneath Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, sparking a conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. In Rome, forensic scientist Charlotte Hennesey examines a two-thousand‑year‑old ossuary, discovering clues that suggest the bones may belong to Jesus Christ. As Vatican security watches her every move, the race to unveil or conceal the truth tests both science and faith.
First publish date: March 13, 2007
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Michael Byrnes
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